MultiPlayer only Vs AI only?
It seems like I'll have 2 options with my RTS entry. I can put in as much AI as possible for the opponents you play against, and hopefully get something OK. Probably of a standard like Warcraft II's AI. Or I could put the time into implementing a pretty solid multiplayer game for LAN. Since I've not done that before it would take up all the time I reckon so it would be a skirmish game only, with no AI players at all. And no campaign.
I wondered what people (particularly judges) reckon on this? No multiplayer for an RTS will presumably be noted, and since the standard for RTS AI in new games is high then I reckon my effort will fall short - probably all RTSs will in the contest.
But is a skirmish-only game where every player has to be a person a 'game' or just a demo?
I kind of want to decide before doing too much on either front since I think trying to do both and ending up with stupid AI and a ropey multiplayer mode would be worse than either of the other options!
I think by making the game a single player game (AI), you can actually control how the player experiences it: the way you expect/want them to.
That's why you always see a disclaimer in multiplayer games, something like: "Warning: the gameplay experience might change during onlineplay." Yeah, something like that.
That's why you always see a disclaimer in multiplayer games, something like: "Warning: the gameplay experience might change during onlineplay." Yeah, something like that.
Well, when I was planning on entering an RTS entry is was only going to be one map, more if I had enough time. I was also going to implement AI first and then possible multiplayer if there was enough time.
Generally I think you should choose which feature to implement based on what you think you can complete in the time remaining. Focus on your strengths and leave your weaknesses for later.
Generally I think you should choose which feature to implement based on what you think you can complete in the time remaining. Focus on your strengths and leave your weaknesses for later.
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That wouldn't have any game(to)play, would it? XD No serious, gaming is about getting the experience.
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